Stephen Curry shares big concern in injury recovery

Stephen Curry’s status for the rest of the regular season is uncertain due to the foot injury he suffered recently, and the Golden State Warriors star made clear that he does not plan to rush himself back into action.

Curry suffered a sprained ligament Wednesday against Boston, and there is optimism that he will be able to return in time for the start of the playoffs. The guard sounded a note of caution, however, as he suggested that rushing back from the injury could cause it to linger.

“What I’m told, just in terms of the ligaments around the injury and the bone that’s underneath there, you want to not rush the beginning phases of healing, because that’s where you get the most progress,” Curry said Sunday. “This is one, I guess, where if you push it too soon, it can linger and be a real nuisance.”

If this is any hint as to how the Warriors will handle Curry’s injury, it might be unlikely that he plays again before the playoffs. Obviously, he has no desire to see this turn into a nagging issue that hinders his playoffs. That would certainly be a problem for the Warriors, and it would lead to more criticism of the player who caused the injury.

Photo: Nov 30, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports